Who is the best Australian Boxer (current)

[zalman]

Okay, this is a poll to find out who would be considered the best boxer (talent wise) in Australia. The list is of current fighters (K.Tszyu hasn't officially retired) who have challenged, are about to challenge or are former world champions. I have added Billy Dib as an exception as I think he will be on the list very soon in his own right.

IMO, in terms of pure talent (not what he says), Mundine would be on top, but that's only my opinion. Love to see what others think.

[crash]

went for rocky as hes unbeaten,n shows true heart

[zalman]

went for rocky as hes unbeaten,n shows true heart

That's true. He has an unbelievable will to win, a real warrior.

[huricn]

my heart was saying briggs but it got over ruled by the brain so i went for rocky.
i think dibb has along way to go before he is even in the to ten.

[TBooze]

I am not an Aussie, but although he did lose his last fight Darchinan has class, and class will always last over form, he will rebound and rebound strong IMO.

[Marcus]

I picked Vic, i would have picked Mundine but he isnt a current fighter IMO untill his eye recovers.

[MSTR]

I picked Choc, but based on his eye recovering. Katsidis hasn't faced any where near the level of opponent that Choc has, so it is really far to early to call.

[huricn]

I picked Choc, but based on his eye recovering. Katsidis hasn't faced any where near the level of opponent that Choc has, so it is really far to early to call.

and he got beat every time except against green(who i have never rated highly)

[kel]

I picked Kat just in front of Choc and Vic and a fair way to the rest imo..............however, if Greeny beat Tarver then a top 3 spot for him beckons.

[Kegsy]

Chose Mundine.
This is my updated Aussie Pound4Pound Rankings

1. Anthony Mundine
2. Vic Darchinyan
3. Michael Katsidis
4. Paul Briggs
5. Danny Green
6. Lovemore N'dou
7. Gairy St Clair
8. Sakio Bika
9. Sam Soliman
10. Naoufel Ben Rabah
11. Kali Meehan
12. Jackson Asiku
13. Ranee Ganoy
14. Hussein Hussein
15. Daniel Dawson
16. Shannan Taylor
17. Nadel Hussein
18. Daniel Geale
19. Nader Hamdan
20. Victor Oganov
21. Billy Dib
22. Jamie Pittman
23. Robert Medley
24. Allan Luxford
25. Ben Crampton

Just outside - John Cotterill Jnr, Les Sherrington, Chad Bennett, Dean Byrne

[MSTR]

and he got beat every time except against green(who i have never rated highly)
Sorry but I don't follow you. He beat Echols, Green and Soliman, the last two being in the Ring top 5 in their respective divisions at the time. He lost to Kessler, but made a good account of himself, as with Ottke also, both of whom were top fighters. In the Ottke fight he was very in experienced. The Siaca loss was very embarrassing, but it was a narrow one, and he has proved himself since then.

[stiflers mum]

voted katsidis but concede it could be mundine but my redneckness prohibits me voting for him.

[Dr Gonzo]

i had to vote for Rocky because Frank Faa'solo wasnt on the list :(

[Kegsy]

i had to vote for Rocky because Frank Faa'solo wasnt on the list :(Yeah i miss Franky.
Aint seen him lately.:verysad

[Marcus]

Kegsy, i think its time you move Geale ahead of Dawson mate. Or ill come and KO you in 5 mins with a nasty left hook....... Geale style :p

[Kegsy]

Kegsy, i think its time you move Geale ahead of Dawson mate. Or ill come and KO you in 5 mins with a nasty left hook....... Geale style :p
Dont worry mate in a little while he will go ahead.
Dawson has fought slightly better opposition at this stage but after Geale destorys him, Geale moves ahead.:yep

[Marcus]

Dont worry mate in a little while he will go ahead.
Dawson has fought slightly better opposition at this stage but after Geale destorys him, Geale moves ahead.:yep


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And Kegsy, well done, 3000 post!!!!!

:lol: :lol: how do we do it, and still get paid to work :lol: :lol:

[Kegsy]

:happy :happy :happy :happy :happy :happy :happy

And Kegsy, well done, 3000 post!!!!!

:lol: :lol: how do we do it, and still get paid to work :lol: :lol::yep:lol::lol:

Thanks for the support guys.
Get paid to work & chat to u guys.:deal

[zalman]

:yep:lol::lol:

Thanks for the support guys.
Get paid to work & chat to u guys.:deal

haha.. that's the good thing about working in IT... Get paid and do other stuff at the same time.... :good

[Marcus]

I just have a easy office job, plenty of time to post about Vazquez , Geale , Arreola , Margarito and Medley!!!!

[huricn]

Ben Cramtpon by far


yeah i dont think so:nono

[Dr Gonzo]

yeah i dont think so:nono

:lol:

[Kegsy]

Ben Cramtpon by far
Ben the slapper hey.:yep

[chinachin_76]

i had to vote for Rocky because Frank Faa'solo wasnt on the list :(
Forget about Franky, Benny Crampton is the new guy on the block.

Michael Katsidis gets my vote, just ahead of Darchinyan and Benny boy. Oi benny, any chance of me getting some taxi discount coupons? I'm going to Thailand later this year.

[Super_Fly_Sam]

based on talent.. Mundine is The Man

[huricn]

I love slapping people down

u must be ben crampton

[ashley]

I am thinking Mundine with Vic just off the pace for second but with a stunning ko on the weekend and Mundine very inactive it may change around.

[hitman howe]

man if were going for best mundine hands down, i dont love the guy but man he can fight.

[Kegsy]

Oi benny, any chance of me getting some taxi discount coupons? I'm going to Thailand later this year.As am i.:yep

[Dojo]

Have to go with Mundine.

[westside]

wheres hoppa?? :p

so many votes for rocky... clearly shows the depth of knowledge on this forum.

[stuistylee]

yeh i go for kat...hes definately the future ...chocs close though

[CarltonBlues]

Darchinyan

[westside]

Darchinyan

...yeah n watch vics votes go up like nothin else after tomorrow nite.

how sooo many more people (if anyone) could rate rocky above vic is beyond me. (n shows the ignorance of this place)..

[VIP]

Mundine is not only the most skilled Aussie fighter atm, he also has the most credentials.

[PIPO23]

Speed and power.Defense and offensive skills- Anthony Mundine.

[jimmy1991]

half the fighters ant even austrailan

Anthony Mundine
Danny Green
Michael Katsidis
Paul Briggs
r the only aus born the rest just train/trained here

[Dr Gonzo]

half the fighters ant even austrailan

Anthony Mundine
Danny Green
Michael Katsidis
Paul Briggs
r the only aus born the rest just train/trained here

:roll:

[BoppaZoo]

wheres hoppa?? :p

so many votes for rocky... clearly shows the depth of knowledge on this forum.I voted for Katsidis.

Are you saying i have no knowledge about Australian boxing.

Yes Mundines got talent but with him fighting C level fighters in between his big fights and with his new eye injury his talent and Boxing class is way below that of Katsidis.

Mundine might never fight again and has never really won a real World Title. He lost to Kessler,Ottke and Siaca. He is getting close to 32 years of age and the injury now they say he may never be the same.

Katsidis is talking to both parties of David Diaz and Juan Diaz in America to be put on HBO. Because HBO love him and want him badly like Gatti.

Katsidis is 26 years old never lost has a Mandotory due with Juan Diaz and if Diaz doesnt fight him before March next year the WBO title is Rocky's.

As of right now at this very moment Michael Katsidis is number 1.

Mundine has to fight someone within the next year if he can to earn back his spot.

Mundine might have all the talent and be a better natural boxer but he wastes his talent by staying in Australia and fighting Argentina's C clas boxers.

While Katsidis is already a HBO favourite were they are talking of signing him just to fight on HBO.

Katsidis Wins this argument so to all the Mundine fans and for me i dont hate MUndine in fact i watch his fights but time and time again he talks shit about how great he is but fights duds like Acosta and Nievas all the time. Yes he was great against Soliman and Green but it means nothing now with him not moving foward in his career but going backwards.

[EelsRule]

I'd say Katsidis although with him fighting C level fighter until last month and with his new anus injury his talent and boxing class are way below that of Bargero.